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4 CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, DECEMBER 19, 2013 Quick action saves five in Brighton surf By ANNA PRICE CERTAIN TRAGEDY was averted thanks to the swift action of surf lifeguards in a mass rescue this month at South New Brighton beach. Five girls were in a ‘‘very distressed’’ state when the guards reached them, and were taken back to shore, where they were monitored for shock and excessive water intake. The incident happened when lifeguards noticed a group of swimmers who looked to be in trouble in a spot between the flags. Brad Wilson, first guard off the beach, soon realised the five girls were in serious trouble and signalled for more help. Mr Wilson, a former national surf swim champion, said he was in his wetsuit, coaching athletes on the beach next to the flags. ‘‘Another lifeguard saw the girls drift- ing just outside the flags. In 10 seconds, they had drifted out too far. He yelled at me and I grabbed a rescue board off an athlete I was coaching and paddled out. The girls had drifted into a hole and were swept into a strong current. They drifted off really fast. ‘‘The sea was dangerous – a combin- ation of big surf and a strong rip. It was a recipe for disaster.’’ He said it was just good fortune that fellow lifeguards John Creighton, former national surf ski champion, and Rochelle Creighton, former national surf lifesaving iron woman champion, were on duty that day. They raced into the water followed by two junior guards, Sol Somerville and Millie Johnston. The girls were monitored ashore by more former national surf lifesaving champions, Ben Keys, Quinn McNaughtan and Rohan McNaughtan. They were very distressed but did not need medical intervention. Christchurch Surf Life Saving club development officer Henry Lawson had high praise for the rescue team. ‘‘Thanks to the quick action of our lifeguards, a tragedy was averted.’’ ❚ Patrols begin, P22 POWERFULEVENT: Lead actress Alice Canton interacts with Sofie Studholme, 15, Abby Barber, 15, and Nick Klaver, 14, in ReSTART mall leading up to opening night. Interactive show playing By ARIELLE MONK TWO PRODUCTIONS company directors Holly Chappell and Thomas Eason are testing Christchurch theatre-goers this week with their alternative and interactive show, The Powerful Event. The production debuted on Tuesday evening to a full house, despite the chilly weather. The young directors were stoked with the turnout, and say the crowd responded well to the ‘‘interactive’’ theme. ‘‘We’re so glad the rain held off. ‘‘We had a really good first audience, they were buzzing afterwards about how different it was,’’ Holly said. The Powerful Event is focused around audience involvement – the show exists because of the audience’s participation. Upon arrival, each member of the audience receives a ‘‘uniform’’ to wear for the duration of the sci-fi show, which takes place in a fenced off space with four mysterious shipping containers. ‘‘We have a big thing about feeling involved, but not humiliated. ‘‘You can either just stand back or get immersed in it,’’ Holly said. She and Thomas, who are graduates of Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School, are both from Christchurch and wanted to give something back to the recovering city. ‘‘One of our big goals was to keep bringing art back here as much as possible,’’ Holly said. The pair were so determined to bring The Powerful Event to life they slashed the original budget from $30,000 to just $3200 – the amount granted by the Transitional City Recovery Fund. All the actors are volunteers from the Original Scripts Youth Company. ‘‘We’ve got as much free stuff as possible, but we really still wanted it to feel professional,’’ Holly said. Proceeds from the koha-entry shows will go towards covering outstanding costs and the volunteers’ time. Although funding was below the initial budget, she said koha-entry made sense for their target audience. ‘‘One of our main goals as a company is to make theatre accessible for everyone.’’ The Powerful Event will run twice a night until Saturday, from 7pm and 8.30pm, on the corner of Cashel St and Manchester St. For more go to nouveaumondeglobal.com or email thepowerfulevent@gmail.com. NEWS Remember us in Mel, Jeff & Jenny ROSES CA PETS SUP RB We stock 300 rolls of new carpet. Discounted $35 to$99 A gift for the future A gift in your Will to St John is a gift for those yet to come. St John will use your gift to provide vital services throughout your community. 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